In the book, Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell, they both helped each other in different ways to become the hero of their own journeys, following the concept of Joseph Campbell’s, ‘Hero’s Journey’. Eleanor had been through many hard times and is someone who does not open up easily, but an ‘asian kid’ named Park had helped her through some of those tough times and he was one of the only people she felt that as they grew closer, she could tell him more personal stuff. With Park by her side supporting her she was able to to look forward towards the future that she previously believed she didn’t have, and believe that there are people she can trust and let into her life. Eleanor, a girl with low self confidence who was living with her brothers …show more content…
Even though he didn’t not directly help by confronting Richie or calling the police, he comforted Eleanor and eventually helped her escape her situation. When Eleanor and Park had first met, they both thought of each other as weird or just had no interest in the other at all. It wasn’t until they started to talk and get to know each other that they had realized they both had feelings for one another. They were shy, young and in love. Slowly showing affection, starting with small touches, hand holding, kissing and eventually going towards the suggestion of more. They both had denied their feelings in the beginning, Eleanor’s situation being a reason behind it. Since Eleanor is someone who doesn’t open up or trust easily, it definitely took time for her to be able to open up to Park and tell him about her family. She knew she couldn’t invite him over, and she wanted to keep what was at home, at home and not put Park in a situation where he would be in danger or feel …show more content…
She had warned Eleanor about Richie driving around the neighborhood drunk and looking for her. That was when she decided to take a bus to her uncle’s house, only to be driven by Park later. Park wanting more time with her, and protecting her as much as he can, drove her to her uncle’s house. Eleanor had not wanted him to come inside or wait for her outside, she told him to leave. He wrote letters, expecting her to write back, only to find nothing in return but a postcard months later. The postcard had three words on it and were a symbol of finally trusting and coming to the realization that she has a tomorrow. That was the